With confirmation that Arsenal will face CSKA Moscow in the quarter-finals of the Europa League next month, the Gunners' Premier League clash with Southampton is set to be moved from Monday, April 9 to Sunday, April 8 it was confirmed on Friday.

Arsenal had originally been set to host the Saints at the Emirates on Monday night football but with a long away trip to the Russian capital coming just three days later, the game has been switched to a 2.15pm kick off on the Sunday instead the club confirmed on their website.

The Gunners booked their place in the last eight of the tournament on Thursday night as they beat AC Milan 3-1 in north London to complete a 5-1 aggregate win over the Italians.

While many fans were happy to avoid European heavyweights Atletico Madrid in the next round, Arsenal supporters will know that they do not have a good record against Russian teams in the past.

Changing the date of the game against Southampton is bound to annoy some fans as it is just over two weeks since the game was moved to the Monday night slot.

The Premier League only confirmed the schedule for April's televised fixtures on the final day of February, with supporters already unhappy with the lack of planning time they have been given to organise transport for certain games.

Though the Gunners are at home for the clash with Southampton, it will no doubt cause some issues with fans who are planning to travel in from outside of London, particularly those who had booked accommodation or travel for the Monday.